About Bangalore

Bangalore

Bangalore, also known as Bengaluru, is often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ because of the numerous parks and gardens that dot the localities of the city. It is also considered as a major information technology (IT) hub of the country and thus called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Kempe Gowda, a feudal ruler affiliated to the Vijayanagara kingdom, first established a mud fort, which turned out to be the foundation of the present day city. The city passed through a myriad of rulers ranging from the Marathas, Mughals and Mysore rulers before becoming a part of independent India.

Budget Hotels in BangaloreThere are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Suntrupthi Residency (Tariff – Rs. 950), Citizen Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 850), The Royal Nest (Tariff – Rs. 900), Vijaya Residency (Tariff – Rs. 900) and others.

LanguageThe official language of Bangalore is Kannada. Hindi, English, Telugu and Tamil are also understood and widely spoken.

Events in BangaloreThe important festivals of the area are Pongal in January, Karaga in April, Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Diwali in October-November, the fasting month of Ramadan, the two Eid(s), Easter and Christmas.

Places to See in BangaloreSome of the places worth trying out in Bangalore are Bangalore Palace, Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Bannerghatta National Park,Vidhana Soudha, Seshadari Iyer Memorial, Tipu Sultan’s Palace, Bull Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, Meenakshi Sundaram Temple, Holy Trinity Church and St. Mary’s Basilica. Wonderla Amusement Park at a distance of 28 km is popular with youngsters and children looking for a break on weekends.

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport is the Kempegowda International Airport at a distance of 36 km.

Rail:Bangalore City Junction Railway Station is the major railway station in the city.

Bus:There is bus service running from almost everywhere in south India to Bangalore city. State transport buses as well as private operators ply their buses to and fro the city. SRS Travels, Kallada Travels and SRM, Travels are some of the major operators in the city as well as the region. Do away with standing in ticket counters and opt for online bus reservation facility instead.

About Gadag

Gadag

Gadag is a district located in the state of Karnataka and it came into being in the year 1997 after separation from another district called Dharwad. Gadag is home to many famous historical places and depicts a fine blend of different cultures in one. Printing press is quite common in this district and there is a popular saying that if one throws a stone in this district then it will either land on a handloom shop or a printing press.

Budget Hotels in GadagSince tourists keep visiting Gadag on a regular basis there are several good and affordable options to stay such as:Hotel Shivani Inn (Tariff 500-1000) near new bus stand Gadak and Hotel Shakti this is situated on bus stand road. Hotel Welcome is located opposite bus stand Gadak

LanguageThe official language of this district happens to be Kannada. Hindi and English are also commonly used for conversations by the people in Gadag.

Events in GadagUgadi (April), Ganesh Chaturthi (August) and Diwali (November) are some of the important festivals in this district.

Places to See in GadagGadag has a number of tourist attractions and most of them have religious importance in the rich history of India. Veernarayana Temple is one of the most popular tourist spots in Gadag and the others that can be added to this list are Jama Masjid, Dambal and Naregal

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport to Gadag is Hubli which is 64 kilometers in distance.

Rail:Gadag has a railway station which enables the town to stay connected with main places situated nearby the district. The trains connect people to nearby towns and regions

Bus:The bus service in Gadag is indeed quite convenient and preferred by most people. The people can book their bus tickets without much hassle as there are regular bus service available to and fro Gadag. It has to be noted that traveling by bus is reasonably cheap and convenient while one is in Gadag. The tickets can be booked online via Ticketgoose.com. Get a cheap bus ticket by logging on to several bus booking portals.